Autumn Glory

Well, as they say, the early bird gets the... photo of the pretty bike with the pretty leaves and the pretty girl in front of MIT. I'm glad I resolved to rise earlier and photograph in the morning.

Would you call the color of her bike 'chestnut'?

Enjoy the last days of Summer

While the men are on the Esplanade, it seems the women are reading on benches in smaller gardens. I think Mike's right that they're less likely to be part of a "scene" while tucked into these smaller places.

Or perhaps this is all a gross over-simplification. Either way, I hope you enjoy these last stunningly beautiful days of summer.

Sunny day, red hot cruiser

This week's weather has been better than any weather anywhere. It is for this week that we live all year.

It's been such fun to see all the happy people on their pretty bicycles...

White dress in the sun

Yesterday was a beautiful day for Bike Boston - lots of people were out. My noon meeting was canceled (due to perfect weather!) and even I got out for a joy ride. It was a perfect day.

Great legs, red shoes

Those great legs - nature? bicycle? or both?

Cool Morning Cute

We're getting some summer rain and a bit of a chill today. It's a welcome break from the humidity! This lady was looking sleek in her cardigan and slingbacks. I love how she's strapped her bag to her rack (it looks so rugged!) and she's clearly got a very nice saddle. Indeed all her choices appear to be 'quality over flashiness'. I approve!

That's quite the chainguard she has there.

Gracious Boston

OK America - If a lady my grandma's age can ride a bike this elegantly on the mean streets of Boston, there is no excuse for the rest of us.

I'll see you on your bike! If you're still there in sixty years? That's cycle chic.

A year ago today

Yep, that's me. My top and skirt were white eyelet lace, the helmet has white flowers on it. That's my husband behind me on the narrow path and rice making the white specs in the air. It was a magical evening, and we were glad to leave by bike - to hear and smell and taste and really see the night; after all the excitement all day it was the perfect finish.

Yes, my bike has many gears on it but somehow we still managed to cruise slowly, savoring the ride. All this time later there is still one piece of rice lodged in my stem, just on top of my handlebars.

Acidulé - Lemon Lime Remix

She's looking very fresh right after the thunderstorm.

Doesn't she have a pretty handbag?

Leather bag and boots

Here is another old friend, this time she's riding her own bike. I love how the leather grips and saddle match her leather bag and boots. Hot stuff!

Fitted jean jacket and heels

I'm starting to notice old friends around the city, still stylin'.
You're looking good, friend!

The white Raleigh Sports is named

K tells me that she's settled on on the name Maggie and that indeed, "the Lady's not for turning".

I want to add that the bike, however, turns as needed!

Happy trails to K and Maggie. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and support.

Slim, Stylish, and Smiling

This is what 17 years of bicycle commuting looks like. As the French say, Pas mal!
She's definitely having more fun than the lady on her cell phone in the car.

Elegant Summer

I saw her pedaling sedately in our scorching heat and was captivated with her ensemble: note how her bag coordinates with her outfit, they're hard to see but her earrings and bracelets do too. While we were chatting she told me that her children have their own bikes and she gets many compliments during family outings, riding calmly together.

She feels no need for speed. She gets there in her own time, gracefully.

As I rode away I tried to think of words to describe the encounter. "Gracious" and "regal" were the ones which came to mind. She made my day more beautiful. That's the definition of cycle chic.

All Red

This is a classic Boston look, true Boston cycle chic.

Making the turn, in a red dress

Bicycle Date Night Downtown

Heading down Boyleston Street in style.

Miss Massachusetts Avenue

A girl as lovely as this, enjoying one of the first warm days of summer? That's cycle chic!

Rain Predicted, Trench is Ready

Such a grey day!

She looked lovely in her trench, I wish I had gotten the photo more from the front to show her lapels and her blue and white dress. So far the rain has held off...

The bike was a gift from her boyfriend's father. She loves the basket on the back for hauling home the groceries.

Summer White

For my friends at Vélo Vogue, a white-hot summer look, complete with sailboats. White helmet, shirt, shorts, shoes, and bike. I'd wear it!